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SRT - Superficial Radiation Therapy
Personalized Treatment for Some Types of Skin Cancers
Desert Dermatology & Skin Cancer Specialists are experts in skin cancer Treatments in Gilbert and Glendale and all surrounding areas. We are at the forefront of treating skin cancer by offering SRT treatments - Superficial Radiation Therapy, Radiotherapy for Basal Cell Carcinoma, and Radiotherapy for Cancer - for some cancers!
What is SRT?
SRT - Superficial Radiation Therapy - is the newest form of radiation therapy available today to treat Skin Cancers such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and Bowen’s carcinoma. We are proud to be one of the first dermatology practices to make it available to our patients in our Gilbert and Glendale AZ offices.
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This procedure is ideal for treating tumors in sensitive areas on or near the nose, lips, ears, eyes, and forehead.
Additionally, these treatments have proven excellent for the lower extremities. Traditional treatments for Skin Cancer in the legs do not heal easily, which makes SRT an excellent alternative.
Unlike Radiation used to treat some cancers, SRT preserves the surrounding healthy tissue while painlessly treating the malignant (cancerous) cells. One key benefit of using SRT to treat skin cancer is that it penetrates about 5mm below the skin’s surface—usually the thickness of the skin.
SRT is an Alternative to MOHS Surgery.
SRT is an Alternative to MOHS Surgery.
SRT is an Alternative to MOHS Surgery.
The process kills skin cells by utilizing low X-ray energy levels, and it can be administered safely in the dermatology office.
Our doctors use ultrasound images to pinpoint and target the exact size and the area to deliver a precise radiation dose to only the top layer of the skin, where skin cancer typically lives.
Easier Recovery
SRT is an Alternative to MOHS Surgery.
SRT is an Alternative to MOHS Surgery.
Recovery for the patient is relatively easy. There is minimal to no scarring, pain, or stitches, and many times, the patient can go back to living their life as normal without any inconveniences or unsightly skin blemishes.
Why Choose SRT?
SRT is an Alternative to MOHS Surgery.
Why Choose SRT?
It's simple: image-guided superficial radiation therapy is a great way to treat the diagnosis of non-melanoma Skin Cancers such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and Bowen’s carcinoma.
SRT is a low-dose, pain-free treatment that doesn’t require cutting and stitches and has little to no scarring.
Benefits of SRT
Proven Effective: Cure rates are similar to surgery, with fewer side effects and shorter treatment times.
·No Surgery: No Cutting, No Stitching, No Bleeding, No Scarring, and Limited to No Pain.
No Hospitalization: Treatment is done in the office at one of our convenient locations throughout Southern Arizona.
Minimal or No Scaring: Treatment results produce an outstanding appearance of the treatment site (no stitches).
Convenient: Treatment is delivered in the office over 15-20 10-minute sessions. The procedure has minimal side effects and little to no wound care, allowing you to return to your daily life when you leave the office.
SRT Uses Low-Energy X-rays: Treatment is safe and effective, like the radiation used to get X-rays at your dentist's office. The radiation goes only as deep as your skin and doesn’t affect any other body part.
·Great Results: 99%+ of people who had SRT treatments report being satisfied. The process is non-invasive, has no downtime, leaves no scarring, does not require wound care, can be performed in the dermatology office (no hospitalization), and allows the patient to return to their life when they leave the office!
What Can You Expect With SRT Treatments?
The process begins with diagnosing the cancer that can be treated with SRT. You will then meet with our Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Therapist to review what was diagnosed and your medical history.
Our medical team will determine the ideal number of treatments to minimize side effects and optimize cosmetic outcomes. You can expect to receive between 15-20 treatments.
Once this is accomplished, our Radiation Therapist will contact you to schedule the start of treatment.
Our in-house board-certified Radiation Oncologist, who curates the treatment, will determine the exact plan based on tumor size and location. During each treatment, an applicator is placed near or on the lesion, and treatment is administered.
Each treatment takes between 5-10 minutes.
A physician or physician’s assistant will be present throughout each treatment to check on you and manage any side effects.
Please note that side effects are usually minimal and transient and may include skin redness, itching in the affected area, and very rarely fatigue.
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Desert Dermatology & Skin Cancer Specialists
GILBERT OFFICE:
fax: 480-292-8292
1400 N Gilbert Rd, Suite L, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
GLENDALE OFFICE:
fax: 602-237-5058
5310 W Thunderbird Road, Suite 203, Glendale, AZ 85306
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
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